Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration - Operations Management

Shortlist

# =50QS Subject Rankings

72 monthsProgram duration

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Shortlist

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Study Level

PHD

The PhD Program in Business Administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business prepares candidates for research and teaching careers at leading educational institutions and for careers where advanced research and analytical capabilities are required. The PhD program places major emphasis on independent inquiry, on the development of competence in research methodology, and on the communication of research results. Students are introduced at the outset of the program not only to rigorous coursework, but also to the research activities of the faculty and of other students. A ratio of doctoral students-in-residence to faculty of less than one-to-one facilitates this opportunity to work closely with faculty. The PhD program usually requires four to six years of work, with an average of roughly five years. The student and the faculty in his/her area determine the specific program of study in accordance with each student's goals and interests. Each student is required to gain expertise in an area of special interest via coursework or independent study and to take a comprehensive exam in this area, usually during the second or third year of residence. The final requirement is the presentation of a dissertation. The PhD program offers programs of research and training in the areas of accounting, decision sciences, finance, marketing, management, operations management, and strategy. Operations Management concerns the processes used to produce goods and services. It includes the problems faced in managing a single plant, but also those entailed in coordinating the activities of several organizations. Examples of research topics in Operations Management include operations strategy, supply chain design and control, inventory management, production scheduling, service operations, industrial contracting, dynamic pricing, behavioral operations, and supply-chain sustainability issues. Fuqua is one of the top ranked business research institutions in the world, and the main purpose of the doctoral program in Operations Management is to train individuals in the pursuit of original research in the field. Although the program is primarily designed to prepare for academic careers, some of our graduates choose consulting or other industry positions. Our goals are to provide the necessary skills and tools for conducting scholarly research and to instill and cultivate the desire and ability to think conceptually, carefully and creatively about operations issues. A major portion of the program is the preparation of a doctoral dissertation, which is written under the close supervision of a faculty member. Preparatory course work is used to develop the necessary methodological tools as well as to provide an understanding of problems and issues in the application area. Candidates with a relevant masterâ€™s degree can expect to complete the program in three to four years. Those with a bachelorâ€™s degree normally take four to five years.

Read less

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Study Level

PHD

Read less

Admission Requirements

IELTS

Other English language requirements : TOEFL with a paper-based score of 577.

Program Duration

72 Months

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 USD

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.